West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Oare, West Berkshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Oare and West Berkshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Oare?
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
How our paella party catering works in Oare
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For summer garden parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a small place like Oare, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Oare (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Oare
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG18, we will come to your venue or garden. Oare is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Oare to Reading (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 4.7 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oare, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RG18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Manor Lane and Old Street, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Oare, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in Oare
Organising a club, school or community event in Oare? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Oare
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Oare
What’s the nearest station to Oare for guests?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
How far is Oare from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Events we cater in Oare
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Oare, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Historic houses near Oare include Shaw House (4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Also in Oare
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff